Are Karelian bear dogs good hunting dogs?

The Karelian Bear Dog, called Karjalankarhukoira in the breed’s native Finland, is a strong, alert, and fearless breed that is capable of hunting or treeing small-to-large game — even aggressive game such as bears, lynxes, wild boars, wolves, and moose.

What dogs were used to hunt bears?

Karelian Bear Dogs will hunt a variety of animals. Its quick reflexes and fearless nature have made it very popular for hunting large game including small black bears, moose, and wild boar. It was the breed’s ability to hunt bears that earned the breed its name.

What kind of dog will keep bears away?

Karelian bear dog
The most common breed of bear dog is the Karelian bear dog, a black-and-white working dog that hails from the region between Finland and Russia called Karelia. Finnish breeders originally intended the animal to be a big game hunting dog, but Hunt realized they could be trained to manage wildlife, too.

What is the best bear hunting dog?

The best bear hunting dog breeds include the Karelian Bear Dog, Plotthound, Coonhound, Foxhound, as well as large game hunters such as the Dogo Argentino or Rhodesian Ridgeback. Here’s the full list of dogs capable of hunting large game such as bears: Karelian Bear Dog. Plotthound.

How rare are Karelian bear dogs?

This breed is uncommon in the U.S. but is one of the top 10 most common breeds in Finland. In the U.S., Karelian Bear dogs are used by wildlife agencies, as well as state park and ranger services in Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and Washington, for bear control.

Is a Karelian Bear Dog rare?

The Karelian bear dog is rare enough that it was placed into the American Kennel Club’s Foundation Stock Service, which is a breed registry specifically for the documentation of rare breeds within the U.S. Owners of rare breeds work to get the dogs recognized in the U.S. by logging the birth and parentage of each dog.